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The unconditional humanitarian truce in Benghazi negotiated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) between the Islamists and the forces of General Khalifa Hiftar aligned with forces loyal to the Tobruk government has come to an end. It was valid for a period of 12hours and started at 7a.m local time on 19 […]
President Al Sisi has announced that a “giant project” will be launched at a tune of $4billion for the construction of a canal parallel to the Suez Canal. The project is expected to increase trade and also double the country’s earnings by more than 100%. The Suez Canal is an important sea route but militants […]
As a result of Uganda’s latest discriminatory law against homosexuals, a number of EU countries have expressed their intention to cancel development aid for the country. Despite warnings of the international community, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, gave its ‘yes’ to an anti-gay bill that introduces an “aggravated homosexuality” offence, which is punishable by life imprisonment. […]
The much criticized fisheries agreement between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union (EU) has been reviewed after successful negotiations between parties in Nouakchott. Improvements were made on license conditions but Mauritania’s financial gains were reduced. Most of the improvements were centered on fishery resource planning and protection in relation to previous agreements. […]
The Libyan government is running out of patience with protesters who have laid siege on main ports and are now threatening to sell oil independently. Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has warned that the government will use all the force it has without any reservations if such attempts are made. Oil production and exportation is Libya’s […]
Many North African and Middle Eastern countries are in a state of great uncertainty. The struggles and revolutions of the Arab Spring struck down many oppressive governments, but violence has spread beyond North Africa and given way to insecurity in many states that were beyond the epicentre of the events – and these conflicts are […]
The Interior Ministers of the Western Mediterranean countries, gathered in the 5 +5 group, which convened their 15th meeting on Tuesday in Algiers, have renewed their pledge to fight terrorism and organized Crime, two plagues that are endangering the whole region, especially in the aftermath of the Malian crisis, which has many implications for all the […]
Algeria is working towards establishing a stronger trade relationship with Pakistan through a more direct approach. Addressing the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), the Algerian ambassador to Pakistan, Ahmed Benflis, said they will like to establish a direct contact with the Pakistani business community. Pakistan is experiencing deep energy crisis and Ambassador Benflis […]
Ryanair is in talks with Libya, Egypt and Tunisia about their markets after predicting a 3-4% growth this year. The company is Europe’s biggest low-cost airline. Its growth will be slower during this year but expects a passenger increase of up to 82.5 million in the year to March 2014 according to its chief executive […]